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Right Now: Rent and mortgage relief; take care of gig workers

April 6, 2020 By Charley on the MTA

Wednesday was the first of the month. Rent was due. Unemployment claims for Massachusetts were 329,000 over the last two weeks. That's ... 4.8% of the entire population of Massachusetts, and 9% of the workforce, newly out of a job, right … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editor Tagged With: arts, charlie-baker, coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID19, foreclosures, gig workers, Kevin Honan, Mike Connolly, mortgage relief, rent freeze, renters, unemployment-benefits

House Committee Proposes More Than 50% Cut To Arts

April 9, 2014 By masscreative

BOSTON, April 9, 2014— Statement by Matt Wilson, MASSCreative Executive Director on House Ways and Means Committee Recommended Funding of the Massachusetts Cultural Council in FY15 State Budget: “We are deeply disappointed with the House … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: arts, budget

Solar Street Performance Vehicle

February 9, 2011 By gmoke

For years, we've talked about some kind of solar/energy show in Harvard Square.  Tom is the "only political show" in the Square.  In the daytime, he does sing-a-longs with the kids and at night he does his political shows on hemp … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: arts, culture, ecology, education, environment, random, society, solar, street-theater

Barney Frank and The Huntington’s vibrant “Ruined”

January 16, 2011 By tblade

In short, the play is heavy - no melodrama here. It focuses on rape, genital mutilation, and how war breeds horrific violence against girls and women.  "Savvy business woman Mama Nadi knows how to survive in the midst of the Congo … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: arts, barney-frank, theater, theatre

Sunday Plans?

April 9, 2010 By Mr. Lynne

My previous post finally disappeared.  Many thanks to all the recommends that kept it up and visible for so long. :) Here is the information again: On Sunday April 11th at 8 pm, the Dudley House Orchestra will be playing in Sanders … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: arts, concert, events, music

Mass. arts organizations pick up a million bucks in stimulus money

July 8, 2009 By David

MASSACHUSETTS Aspect, Inc. Brookline, MA $25,000 CATEGORY: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act   FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Literature Association of Independents in Radio, Inc. Dorchester, MA $50,000 CATEGORY: American Recovery and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: arts, ma

Helping struggling arts organizations help themselves

December 30, 2008 By David

Big ol' disclosure: I am a professional singer, and therefore I receive income from a number of non-profit arts organizations.  In addition, my wife and I both sit on the (unpaid) boards of non-profit arts organizations. Arts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: arts

Massachusetts Poetry Festival, Lowell, Oct 9-11!

October 7, 2008 By lynne

Are you a poet, and don't yet know it? Okay yes, a cheesy line to start off a plug for THE COOLEST EVENT EVER IN MASSACHUSETTS, but it got your attention, didn't it? No, I am in no way affiliated with the Massachusetts Poetry Festival … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: arts, events, lowell, poetry

Third Annual Films at the Gate Rebuilds Community Through Arts, Entertainment, and Open Space

September 3, 2008 By Harmony Blakeway

ACDC is a community-based organization serving the Asian American community of Greater Boston, with an emphasis on preserving and revitalizing Boston’s Chinatown. The annual event has become very popular with support from several non … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: arts, boston-downtown, community-development, entertainment

Sen. Kerry, Berkshire Brigades Creative Energy Showcase in Pittsfield, MA Friday

January 10, 2008 By terri-buchman

All events take place at Spice Restaurant, 297 North Street, Pittsfield, MA What: Informal meeting with Sen John Kerry When:  5:00 pm This is a free event that precedes the Energy Showcase. What: Berkshire Brigades Creative Energy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: arts, berkshire-brigades, biodeisel, energy, john-kerry, mass-democratic-party, massachusetts

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TN legislated against drag, not against drag for kids who don't have parental consent.

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